PLATE THREE
When the demigods could find no way to counteract the activities of the demons, they wholeheartedly meditated upon Lord Viṣṇu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the creator of the universe. Immediately the Lord became visible to the demigods. With eyes resembling the petals of a newly blossomed lotus, He appeared before them sitting on the back of Garuḍa, spreading His lotus feet over Garuḍa's shoulders. He was dressed in yellow and decorated with the Kaustubhagem, an invaluable helmet and brilliant earrings. He was holding various weapons in His eight hands. As the dangers of a dream cease when the dreamer awakens, the illusions created by the jugglery of the demons were vanquished by the transcendental prowess of Lord Viṣṇu as soon as He entered the battlefield. But the demons were undaunted. Suddenly, the demon Kālanemi, seeing the Supreme Lord on the battlefield, took up his trident and prepared to discharge it at Garuḍa's head. ( pp. 58-61 )